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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Minny tell Aibileen she needs to find a new job in chapter 2?
(a) Hilly fired Minny for stealing.
(b) Hilly wants to put Mrs. Walters in a nursing home.
(c) Hilly fired Minny for not feeding her mother.
(d) Hilly wants Minny to come to work for her so she told lies to Mrs. Walters about Minny.

2. Who gave Skeeter her nickname?
(a) Her brother, Carlton.
(b) Constantine.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

3. What does Skeeter's mother nag her about in chapter 5?
(a) Getting a home of her own.
(b) Getting a job.
(c) Getting a haircut.
(d) Getting married.

4. What item does Skeeter take to carrying around in chapter 11?
(a) A black attache case with a broken latch.
(b) A green army knapsack.
(c) A red satchel that her grandmother once used for her gardening tools.
(d) A large canvas backpack.

5. Who lives on Longleaf Plantation?
(a) Skeeter and her family.
(b) Hilly Holbrook.
(c) Mrs. Leefolt.
(d) Celia Foote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Celia's husband date before he married Celia?

2. Why does Minny fear for her job in chapter 24?

3. What appliance does Mrs. Phelan finally allow installed in her house in chapter 21 after receiving doctors orders to do so?

4. What are Yule May, Hilly Holbrook's maid, and her husband saving up for as she tells Aibileen in chapter 16?

5. How old was Treelore when he died?

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